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Queen’s University threatens to punish pandemic partiers as city hikes fines
A prominent university has threatened to discipline students caught partying through the pandemic as part of an effort to cut down on "superspreader" events. The most serious offenders — those who "flagrantly" disregard public health measures...
Quebec looking at ways the state can intervene in private homes to stop COVID-19
MONTREAL — Quebec's premier says his government is looking at ways the state can more easily intervene in private homes to stop the spread of COVID-19, despite a law preventing police from entering a residence without a wa...
Premier Doug Ford promises hefty fines for breaking social gathering rules
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday promised to expand access to COVID-19 testing and threatened "severe" punishment for people breaking public health rules during social gatherings, as his government seeks to address a recent spike...
Quebec premier issues plea to limit gatherings and follow rules as infections jump
MONTREAL — Health Minister Christian Dube offered a series of examples on Tuesday to illustrate how easily the novel coronavirus is spreading throughout the province and straining the health-care network. A 17-person gathering in a restaurant south of ...
Province will address long COVID-19 testing wait times in the coming weeks: Ford
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford promised Tuesday new measures to address the issue of long lineups at COVID-19 testing centres, as his health minister conceded the government had not anticipated the level of demand for the tests as children ...
Further lockdowns possible if COVID-19 cases continue to increase: Ford
TORONTO — Parts of Ontario could see another lockdown if the province cannot get a handle on increasing rates of COVID-19, Premier Doug Ford warned Monday as the government reported a daily increase of new cases not seen since ...
Ontario reports one new COVID death, 204 cases; third straight day above 200
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting more than 200 new cases of COVID-19 for a third straight day, along with one new death from the novel coronavirus. There were 204 new cases in today's report, following 232 cases on Saturday and 213 cases
International students call for COVID-19 immigration changes in Toronto
TORONTO — Current and former international students called for changes to Canada's immigration rules on Saturday as they face a job market still recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dozens of demonstrators gathered at Deputy Prime ...
Ontario reports 232 new COVID-19 cases, a second day exceeding 200
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting more than 200 new cases of COVID-19 for a second straight day. There were 232 new cases of the coronavirus today, following 213 cases on Friday and 170 on Thursday. Health Minister Christine Elliott says Toronto is
Police in Quebec can issue fines to those refusing to wear masks when obligatory
MONTREAL — Quebecers faced the prospect of hefty fines starting Saturday if they don't wear a mask in places the province has deemed it mandatory due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Police can hand out tickets ranging between $400 and $6,000 to those